MIO | Archive

2
Jul

Impact of Music

“A valuable business uses its assets in a way that attracts customers and gives them a reason to be loyal to the business.” ‘Assets and liabilities’… By just opening with this phrase you can tell that I mean business. Why? Because that is typical business, or shall we say Accountants’ speak. The whole concept of the Balance Sheet is based on making sure that the liabilities in the business do balance with the assets.

21
May

Hotstix’s daughter making waves in UK

UK based South African singer, songwriter and producer Mpho Skeef, whose expertise in electronica is legendary, has signed a five-album deal with top British record label Parlophone (former label for the Beatles).

16
Apr

Running an independent music label Part 2 of 2

Record labels started out to really facilitate the recording of an artist’s music. But in this day and age, music technology is readily available to set up basic recording studios that can produce a finished piece of work or at least allow for considerable pre and post production so that one can minimize the overall time spent in an expensive professional recording studio.

23
Mar

Running an independent music label Part 1 of 2

Let’s be honest, running an independent recording company is not an easy thing. Setting up the business, having a clear understanding of the target market, devising a marketing strategy, finding and signing the right artists, recording the projects, releasing and distributing them and finding the right accountant and publisher to work with is definitely no easy task. It is important that before you look at establishing your label, you start by understanding exactly how the music industry operates and begin networking with those who can be of assistance.

6
Feb

Young SA musos perform in Italy

MIAGI (Music is a Great Investment) has once again created an exciting opportunity for young South African musicians to perform internationally. From the 8th to the 12th of January 2009, bass-baritone Musawenkosi Ngqungwana, tenor Mlamli Lalapantsi, tenor Sunnyboy Dladla (in the roles of Ping, Pang and Pong) and soprano Golda Schulz (in the role of Liu), from the University of Cape Town and the Opera Studio of the Cape Town Opera travelled to Italy to take part in the International Turandot Competition.

21
Jan

Ingane Zoma member represents SA at Midem 2009

Late last year, platinum selling all-female maskandi trio, Ingane Zoma may have shocked fans when they announced their split, ending a 15 year illustrious career in the music industry. But things seem to be coming to shape as the remaining member, Thandoluni Phungula was called to wow fans at the world’s most respected music conference, [...]

16
Jan

The SA Music Good News presented by MIO and SAMRO

The South African music industry is a vibrant place. Afrikaans, gospel and traditional artists literally sell 100’s of thousands of CDs and perform around the country to devote fans. The sounds of Urban Dance, such as house and kwaito, are not only hugely successful locally but are also now finding an international market and are [...]